Rediscovering the "Spatial" in public policy and planning; an examination of the spatial content of sectoral policy documents

Harris, Neil Robert ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-1698 and Hooper, Alan John 2004. Rediscovering the "Spatial" in public policy and planning; an examination of the spatial content of sectoral policy documents. Planning Theory & Practice 5 (2) , pp. 147-169. 10.1080/14649350410001691736

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Abstract

The article addresses the emergent concept and practice of 'spatial planning' in the context of the formulation of the Wales Spatial Plan. Recent developments in supranational and national planning policies, processes of devolution and changes in the British governance framework provide the foundation for the research element of the article. The research itself consists of a review of the spatial content of a series of sectoral policy documents published by the National Assembly for Wales. In addressing the character and extent of spatial references across different policy sectors, emphasis is placed on the potential for spatial planning instruments to facilitate 'joined-up' policy and address complex issues of geographic distribution and spatial equity. The article concludes that a spatial planning approach, if successfully developed and enhanced, offers real value in the development of public policy.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
ISSN:	1470-000X
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2022 09:12
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/2385

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